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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,924.58, 22,391.73 and 7,134

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,924.58, 22,391.73 and 7,134 is: 10,703.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,924.58 : 22,391.73 = 7,134 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,924.58/22,391.73 = 7,134/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,924.58x = 22,391.73 × 7,134
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,924.58x = 159,742,601.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,742,601.82/14,924.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,703.32

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